The film “Homie Spumoni” is a comedy film produced in 2006. It’s a tale about an African-American guy named Renato, raised in an Italian-American family, completely oblivious about his racial identity. The movie explores his journey of self-realization when his biological parents show up, and he begins understanding his real heritage. The movie features Donald Faison, Jamie-Lynn Sigler, and Whoopi Goldberg as the main casts.
Where it Filmed?
Homie Spumoni was filmed in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. The filming took place from May 2005 to June 2005. The picturesque locations of Toronto provided the perfect backdrop for this comedy movie.
Cast Details
| Cast Name | Role |
|---|---|
| Donald Faison | Renato / Leroy |
| Jamie-Lynn Sigler | Alli Butterman |
| Whoopi Goldberg | Thelma |
| Paul Mooney | George |
| Alvaro D’Antonio | Enzo |
| Tony Rock | Dana |
| Joey Fatone | Buddy |
| Kira Clavell | Nipp Su |
| Jason Schombing | Dr. Finklestein |
| Linda Kash | Mrs. Butterman |
| Kathleen Laskey | Agnes |
| Rhona Shekter | Shirley |
| Tony Nappo | Uncle Nicky Pollina |
| Paulino Nunes | Big C |
| Neil Crone | Irish Cop |
| Michelle Arvizu | Angelina |
| Nadia Capone | Norine |
| Anna Starnino | Mrs. Caputo |
| Cameron Ansell | Aldo |
| Robert Fulton | Custom Agent |
| Joshua Lockhart | 4 year old Renato |
| Tyler St. Paul | 8 year old Renato |
| Jennifer Baxter | Shannon |
| Lucy Filippone | Mrs. Rossi |
| Lynval Wynter | Young Dana |
| Jay Hunter | Basketball Player #1 |
| Gino Marrocco | Restaurant owner |
| Richard Zeppieri | Restaurant Maitre d |
| Jess Mal Gibbons | Handshake Party Guy |
| Latoya Robinson | Dancing girl |
| Mike ‘Nug’ Nahrgang | British patient |
| Shawn Goldberg | Guitar Player |
| Dax Ravina | Valet |
| Danny A. Abeckaser | Rosa’s Maitre d |
| Gerry Mendicino | Rosa’s Owner |
| Eric Fink | Emcee |
| Kevin Bundy | Car Mirror Driver |
| Adriana Longo | Shannon’s daughter |
| Nicholas Carella | Valet #2 |
| Albert Duic | Mob Man (uncredited) |
| Marvin Ishmael | Omar (uncredited) |
| Joe Pingue | Paulie (uncredited) |
| Alex Scrymgeour | Restaurant Patron (uncredited) |
Trivia and Facts
- The film’s runtime is 90 minutes.
- It’s also known by a few alternative titles: “It’s Under My Skin” in the United States, “Homie Spumoni – Mein anderes Ich” in Germany, “L’amore non ha colore” in Italy, “Bongiorno, Bantu testvér!” in Hungary and “Mano Italiano” in Brazil.
- Some of the memorable characters in the movie apart from Renato include Alli Butterman played by Jamie-Lynn Sigler, Thelma played by Whoopi Goldberg and George played by Paul Mooney.
- In a trivia, the movie also references the popular show “American Idol” (2002).
Geo Location Details
- Location Name: Toronto, Ontario, Canada
- Latitude: 43.653226
- Longitude: -79.3831843
- Place ID: ChIJpTvG15DL1IkRd8S0KlBVNTI
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: Toronto, ON, Canada
- Timezone: America/Toronto
